I have come around on Calzaghe ,I like his attitude and fighting spirit.His work rate is top notch.I dont see a problem with the weight increase and I dont think he will Blink being in the ring with Hopkins regardless of where they fight.Being busy and windmill throwing is great but sometimes less is more.He has to be able to hurt Hopkins,deal with the inside rough and slick tactics and not get syched out,Hopkins is now a conservative sharpshooter.Hopkins has a way of breaking guys mentally at first and then breaking them Physically over late rounds slowly........sometimes too slowly.
Hopkins has been written off more times than a batch of default loans.He is a master tactition and a true ring general.Over the years he has built a love/hate relationship with some fans and media and I think thats what keeps him on top,confident guile & great skill.He really has shown me no major signs of slippage.Joes two fisted attack, moxie and determination are hard to match but I think Hopkins takes this one.once Calzaghe pauses and waits,Hopkins will pick his shots.And if Joe did force an exchange ,I think Hopkins Left hook,straight right,clinch/head,and chin will offset Joe's momentum (and those low hands).Hope this is made.Calzaghe deserves it and Hopkins should go out meeting the best.